Strength training for kids builds fitness and safety
Strength training is advised from ages seven or eight as part of a child’s fitness plan. Emphasize proper technique and balance to avoid reinforcing faults. Use body weight or light resistance tubing with age appropriate goals and safe supervision. Free weights can be preferable to machines for kids. Benefits include increased muscle strength endurance bone health and healthy weight maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of Pediatrics
Strength training for kids guides safe programs
Strength training can raise confidence and self esteem in children while allowing individuals who struggle with group activities to shine. Programs should not imitate adult regimens and require medical clearance and supervision. Start with a youth qualified trainer, include warm ups, focus on technique, and keep sessions two to three per week plus a day of rest. Becky Willis leads Oaklawn Life Improvement Center at 13697 15 Mile Road Marshall contact 269 781 7585 for center information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Willis
Oaklawn
Intro to Ancestry L.E Library Edition at MDL April 24
MDL librarian Chelsea Johnson leads an introductory tour of Ancestry Library Edition on Wednesday April 24 from 6 30 to 8 p m in the Meeting Room. Registration opens April 10 for MDL cardholders and April 13 for others with free tickets at the Information Desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MDL
Chelsea Johnson
Ancestry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oaklawn Life Improvement
Ancestry L.E
Marshall District Library
Eckford
Fredonia
Marengo
Marshall Townships
Marshall
West Green Street
Marshall DistrictLibrary.org
Lord
George S. Swan Sr
Joann Swan
Lana Swan
George
Shara Swan Jr
Charles Swan
Georgette
David Wallace
Pam
Jeff Leppek
Bev
Jerry Snyder
Marlene
Rich Taft
Brenda VanArman
Farm Bureau
Ron Lapland
Fountain Street
Diana Holdridge
W. Main Street
Homer
Keith McKenney
C. Drive
Heather Russell
Insurance
Larry Robinson
Capital Ave
Battle Creek
FarmBureauInsurance.com
Marshall Moose Lodge
S. Kalamazoo Ave
Calhoun County
Columbia Avenue
Ipm
O Meijer
Columbia Ave
Vision Center
Meiljervision.com